Even the best designers could run out of ideas sometimes. The good news is, color scheme generators exist to help even the most uninspired choose wisely. youthedesigner.com has listed 20 online tools to help you out.

W+K Studio designer Max Erdenberger designed this print to raise relief funds for the devastating earthquake and subsequent massive tsunami that struck Japan March 11, 2011. They’re are asking a donation of at least $25 for a print, with 100% of the profits going to The Red Cross. They will of course accept and pass along a donation of any amount.

I’ve discovered that without design discipline, A PPT file can be a recipe for disaster. Nothing kills a buzz like a poorly designed slide with too much crap in it. To help a fellow colleague, I’ve posted some info that may help “would-be speakers” avoid the common pitfalls of a slideshow that sucks.

The unthinkable just happened. The Walt Disney Co. snatched up Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion in a 60% cash and 40% stock transaction, a deal so huge that it stunned Wall Street, instantly putting Disney in the “superhero” business overnight.